Google Unveils the Pixel 3, Pixel Slate, and Home Hub

Google has unveiled a bunch of new hardware, including the Pixel 3, the Pixel Slate, and the Home Hub. The Pixel 3 is exactly what we expected after a series of leaks, and both the Pixel Slate and Home Hub are interesting enough to warrant a closer look.

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, and Nest devices all made by Google. And we now have three more Google products to consider buying.

Google Unveils New Hardware

Google unveiled its new hardware at a glossy event in New York City on October 9th, 2018.

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are Google’s new flagship Android devices. The Pixel 3 boasts a 5.5-inch screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 4GB of RAM, dual front-facing cameras, and a single 12.2MP camera on the rear. The XL is exactly the same except for its 6.3-inch screen.

The Pixel Slate is Google’s new Chrome OS tablet. It boasts a 12.3-inch screen bordered by front-facing stereo speakers. You get cameras front and rear, two USB-C ports, and 4K video output. Unfortunately, there’s no 3.5mm headphone jack. Prices start at $599.

. Which means it’s essentially a tablet on a stand. Home Hub is powered by Google Assistant, and is designed to help you work, rest, and play. Home Hub is competitively priced at $149.

Google Ups Its Hardware Game

On paper the new Google hardware represents the company upping its game. The Pixel 3 looks like being a superb smartphone, the Pixel Slate looks to be Google’s best tablet to date, and the Home Hub would be a small but powerful addition to any smart home.